Mad props to Cam Newton

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Cam is the real deal.

It's still way too soon to be saying that, just as it would be to claim he's a bust if he were doing bad.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

It's still way too soon to be saying that, just as it would be to claim he's a bust if he were doing bad.

True, 8 games is too soon to make an absolute statement, but if we changed the discussion to about Cam Newton's likeliness/probabilityto succeed, well, the outlook looks extremely bright.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

It's still way too soon to be saying that, just as it would be to claim he's a bust if he were doing bad.

I think it's completely fair to look at what he's done so far and come away impressed. Especially for a rookie QB coming in with a shortened offseason. He's much better than anyone really expected him to be at this point. If he keeps working at improving, the sky's the limit for him.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think it's completely fair to look at what he's done so far and come away impressed. Especially for a rookie QB coming in with a shortened offseason. He's much better than anyone really expected him to be at this point. If he keeps working at improving, the sky's the limit for him.

I think his second year is going to be the true indicator. He's a new QB in a new offense in which nobody has game film on. As far as what he's done so far, I'd say it's very impressive to say the least. The guy still runs way too much at this point and it's eventually going to catch up with him. He took some shots yesterday he had no business taking as a QB.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

I think his second year is going to be the true indicator. He's a new QB in a new offense in which nobody has game film on. As far as what he's done so far, I'd say it's very impressive to say the least. The guy still runs way too much at this point and it's eventually going to catch up with him. He took some shots yesterday he had no business taking as a QB.

We're going into week 8 now, I think it's safe to say there's some film out there on him.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

We're going into week 8 now, I think it's safe to say there's some film out there on him.

Well. It's pretty much like Jim Zorn's offense. Started out great the first half of the season and then went to shit after defenses caught up with him. We'll see. He's been impressive, but it's entirely too soon to call him the real deal/bust quite yet. Without a doubt, he'll be rookie of the year with this showing.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Well. It's pretty much like Jim Zorn's offense. Started out great the first half of the season and then went to shit after defenses caught up with him. We'll see. He's been impressive, but it's entirely too soon to call him the real deal/bust quite yet. Without a doubt, he'll be rookie of the year with this showing.

All I meant was he's been the real deal so far. Of course you can't see into the future, but it appears his future is going to be really bright.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

All I meant was he's been the real deal so far. Of course you can't see into the future, but it appears his future is going to be really bright.

The Panthers being a home state team hold a special place in my heart. I hope they do well, and I hope Cam makes me eat crow.

[Gary84Clark]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Well. It's pretty much like Jim Zorn's offense. Started out great the first half of the season and then went to shit after defenses caught up with him. We'll see. He's been impressive, but it's entirely too soon to call him the real deal/bust quite yet. Without a doubt, he'll be rookie of the year with this showing.

It's too soon to call him the real deal? It's like Jim Zorn's offense? Based on what statistics?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Gary84Clark

It's too soon to call him the real deal? It's like Jim Zorn's offense? Based on what statistics?

All he is saying is that Zorn went 6-2, before falling to earth. Newton looks real enough, but half a season, isn't enough to proclaim a rookie a success. Other reminders, Horton looked to be the real deal, but after a year, couldn't find it anymore.

Bottomline, If Newton continues to play at this level he will prove himself, and for now he certainly is wowing everyone with his play after a shortened off-season, that is for sure.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Gary84Clark

It's too soon to call him the real deal? It's like Jim Zorn's offense? Based on what statistics?

Lots of stuff NC Skins and I don't agree on off-the-field, but on-the-field we agree far more often than not and certainly on this issue. Let's not annoint Cam yet, he hasn't played half a season. Has he exceeded my expectations for him in the passing game, so far certainly.

Without a full rehash of where I stand, just do a search on my user name and Cam Newton. That'll give you all the facts you should need.